The Carpool with Kelly and Lizz
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Updated about 20 hours agoKelly Stumpe and Lizz St. John are third generation auto-industry experts and best known for reviewing cars from the millennial mom point of view on Instagram and YouTube. As a work from home mom of four, Kelly found herself craving a brain-break and some adult conversation so she convinced her sister Lizz, mom of two to create a podcast to do just that. Join Kelly and Lizz for a dose of entertaining and lighthearted conversation, games, and auto-industry news while they navigate life as business partners, best friends, and sisters. Your Mom Time Off starts ... now.
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THE REALITY OF BEING A JETSETTER
These gals are booked, busy, and building their bucket list — in spite of their hate for travel. And due to their jam packed jet-setting schedule there will be no Carpool next week! Can this Merriam Webster word of the day save Lizz from hearing Kelly overuse ‘granular’ in their next meeting? You can sound smart too when you use today's word, conflate which means to confuse or blend. In driveway dumps, Kelly and Lizz wonder if David Henry is getting a little thirsty with the spin off of Wizards of Waverly Place coming up. The Car Mom car of the year sparked unexpected controversy that the gals are so over. Caden Lane’s matching swimsuits are not equivalent to Christmas jammies. And Tyler has rose-colored glasses when it comes to Kelly’s bounce back (or does he?). Today's episode is brought to you by Zocdoc. When it comes to your health, there is no room for compromise. Don't book the appointment with a random doctor near you just because they're available right now. Instead, check out Zocdoc, where you can search by location, availability, and insurance. Compare highly rated in-network doctors near you and instantly book appointments with them online through the Zocdoc app. → Visit zocdoc.com/carpool and download the Zocdoc app for free. Ollipop vs Poppi go head to head on today’s taste drive. The Ollipop Vintage Cola versus Poppi Classic Cola, the Ollipop Classic Root Beer versus Poppi Root Beer, the Ollipop Strawberry Vanilla versus Poppi Strawberry Lemon, and Ollipop Cherry Cola versus Poppi Doc Pop. Listen in to find out which ones Kelly and Lizz are reaching for during their next trip to the grocery store. A listener writes in and asks for Lizz’s advice on setting up a home gym to get her 15-30 minute workout in every day. Her top recommendations are a treadmill and dumbbells as well as her favorite apps and IG accounts: OWNU app, Lively Girl Fitness, and Kelly’s go-to Madeline Moves. Industry news is short, sweet, and very exciting: Kelly’s upgrading to a new demo, a Limited Expedition with a bench! The last one-pan-Jan is here for today’s ditch the drive-through: sheet pancakes. Kelly and Lizz might just try a protein upgrade, too. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group! Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com
THE GREAT CHIP EIGHT
Kelly and Lizz are on a secret mission in Montana today! Details to come in February, but for now…an episode of the Carpool to get you through this slumpy time of year. Clean girl aesthetic was in, now the mob wife aesthetic is taking over. Kelly and Lizz have mixed feelings about the trend and are sharing it all on today's driveway dumps. They also wonder…are the Kardashians in their flop era? On the topic of self-centered consumption, Kelly gives a nod to @BallerinaFarm who is competing in Mrs USA 12 days postpartum, even though she probably wouldn’t do the same herself. The great eight of chips is here! Going head to head in this crunchy battle are Cool Ranch Doritos, Cheetos, Twisted BBQ Fritos, and BBQ Chips, Salt and Vinegar, Sour Cream and Onion, Jalapeno Kettle, and Cheddar and Sour Cream Potato Chips. Today’s episode is brought to you by Zocdoc. When you’re struggling to find a doctor who you can see sooner than later, try Zocdoc. Zocdoc helps you find expert doctors and medical professionals that specialize in the care you need. Book an appointment in no time. With Zoc, you have a trusted guide to connect you to your favorite doctor you just haven’t met yet. Millions of people have used Zocdoc’s free app, to find and book a patient-reviewed doctor in their neighborhood. → Head over to zocdoc.com/carpool to download the app and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. A mom who’s currently driving a Ford Escape is ready to shop for a mid-size SUV to tote around her 3 and 5 year old. Kelly recommends checking out the Kia Sorento, loaded with amenities, to suit the family while the kiddos grow. Another listener, a self proclaimed toy hot mess express, asks for advice on non-toy options for Christmas and birthday gifts. → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Kelly names the top selling used SUVs of 2023 in industry news. A redesigned Honda Passport is on its way. And EV rental car news is giving juice, juice, juice, juice, juice as Hertz sells off a third of its EV fleet. Someone send Elon a new PR head, quick. Today’s ditch the drive-through is Razi’s Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice. Take two chicken breasts, cover in olive oil, squeeze half of a lime over the chicken and then season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder and chili powder. Do yourself a favor and buy some disposable gloves so you can pop those on and mix the chicken up before cooking it in a pan on the stove. To make the cilantro lime sauce place one third cup cilantro, one jalapeno without seeds, two garlic cloves, juice of half a lime, one third cup of plain Greek yogurt, one teaspoon of honey, and salt and pepper to taste. Blend. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group! Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com
THE CAR MOM CAR OF THE YEAR IS....
Kelly’s got jet setting plans for the first quarter of 2024. Speaking at the National Automotive Dealers Association and a family trip to Arizona will keep her busy and in plenty of airports she won’t enjoy. The Merriam Webster word of the day is bunkum, meaning nonsense or foolish and insincere talk or language. In today’s driveway dumps, Kelly’s done with $9 strawberries and having a canned fruit epiphany. The gals bring their crash course in micro-influencing so you can find your niche, plan your social media, and leave the bunkum at the door. Lizz shares her new healthy recipe source @raziyyz on Instagram. When you’re ready to ditch the drive-through, reach for Caraway Homes, non-toxic kitchenware. Their pans are not only beautiful and aesthetically pleasing, they also come with the perfect organization system. Their cookware features a chemical-free ceramic coating so food can be prepared with peace of mind that no hard to pronounce chemicals will leach into your healthy ingredients. Over 65,000 people have given Caraway kitchenware five stars. Now it's time to try it for yourself. → Visit carawayhome.com/carpool to get 10% off your next purchase. Industry news is brought to you by Enterprise, a trusted brand known for providing excellent customer service, which is so important when you’re in need of a replacement vehicle while yours is being serviced or repaired. Call your insurance agent and add rental coverage to your plan today so that if you get in a winter accident and your vehicle needs to be repaired, the cost of a rental won’t be anything to worry about. Yeah. → Visit enterprise.com/rentalreimbursement for more information More than 60% of American households cannot currently afford to buy a new car and that’s just downright scary. Meanwhile, the Chicago car graveyard is full of dead Tesla robots and used Teslas are cheaper than ever. Can EVs survive in the east? To wrap up today’s industry news, The Car Mom car of the year announcement is here! A family with two kids and the possibility of a third is currently driving a Nissan Rogue 2022. Kelly recommends the Pathfinder a few other quality options for this growing crew. One pan Jan and today’s ditch the drive-through is brought to you by Primal Kitchen. Try the Primal Kitchen ketchup in your Iowa Slingers this week! → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group! Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com
IT'S GIVING JETSONS
Kelly and Lizz are stuck at home and bringing a special long-distance episode of the Carpool podcast. The gals kick off the show with A Pickleball report that might just have you reaching for a racquet. Today’s Merriam Webster word of the day is cosplay. Kelly and Lizz share their favorite things about social media cosplay content. On the driveway dumps, Kelly is obsessing over mocktails with benefits including Ollipops and Poppis. Her kiddos are all about the new YouTube movement channel Go Danny Go. And Lizz has thoughts about gaming, whether old time parenting was really that much better, and the kind of practical solutions today’s parents need. Kelly has chosen her air fryer and kicks off the last three transactions with her selection. How has Kelly been momming without an air fryer for four years? Lizz picked up new jammies for James from Caden Lane and Little Sleepies and is now a proud owner of a Wild Bird Sling. Kelly’s shopping for her VIP Vegas trip and just bought a black sequin jumpsuit and scored a set of molds to make peanut butter cups. When you’re ready to ditch the drive-through, reach for Caraway Homes, non-toxic kitchenware. Their pans are not only beautiful and aesthetically pleasing, they also come with the perfect organization system. Their cookware features a chemical-free ceramic coating so food can be prepared with peace of mind that no hard to pronounce chemicals will leach into your healthy ingredients. Over 65,000 people have given Caraway kitchenware five stars. Now it's time to try it for yourself. → Visit carawayhome.com/carpool to get 10% off your next purchase. In industry news the Car Mom Car of the Year will be announced Thursday. At CES, a big tech convention, automakers unveil their latest concepts. The flying cars that might be on their way are giving Jetsons. VIN Fast shares its VF Wild mid-size truck concept. And Bosch introduces their potential solution to high-traffic, in-demand charging stations Kelly and Lizz answer listener advice questions, “When did you know it was time to transition your kids to sharing a room?” And, “Is a car that’s a few years old really that different from a brand new one?” Kelly’s creamy noodle bake recipe will help you ditch the drive-through this week. Just cook egg noodles and ground beef, add them with marinara to a 9x13 pan, place dollops of cream cheese and sour cream on top, and bake at 350 until bubbly. The Bright Lights, Big Christmas recap is finally here. Kelly has a secret to tell and Lizz dishes all the spoilers. They enjoyed the scene and setting, found there was chemistry with some of the wrong characters, might have been missing smut, but offered a lot of fun hustle and bustle. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com
KID'S TOYS AND CLOTHES ARE A FULL-TIME JOB
Underground bunkers, for what? Kelly does not need to survive the apocalypse. Just leave her be with her $40 Frosty Buddy and still-cold iced coffee. Miriam Webster’s word of the year for 2023, authentic, saw a substantial increase in traffic last year. Brands and celebrity influencers are tapping into the power of what's genuine and true-to-you. Kelly and Lizz agree — there’s now a divide between influencers and content creators. Kelly has IG recommendations on fast lane philosophies. Check out @tidymoose for a professional organizer’s year of no shopping (and donating two items a day), @sproutingarrows who is helping single income families thrive, and a Car Mom forever favorite @naptimekitchen. Kids toys aren’t taking over Kelly’s house, but they are taking over today’s driveway dump. Kelly is figuring out what the hot thing is by diving into play in her kids’ world of toys. If you’re feeling overwhelmed post-Christmas, focus on giving your kids floor space, try a two-week toy purgatory, and take extra toys your kids still love to grandma and grandpa’s house to give them new life. One resolution we could all work on this year is getting a hold of our subscription services and saving money. Put all your subscriptions in one place and easily cancel the ones you’re not really using with Rocket Money. This personal finance app finds and cancels unwanted subscriptions, monitors spending, and helps you lower your bills—all in one, easy-to-use place. Going into 2024, if one of your goals is to save money or become more financially savvy, check out Rocket Money. → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool Triplets are on the way and a loyal listener is looking for advice for her bestie. With three incoming babies and two large dogs, which vehicle would Kelly choose? Hands down, the Ford Expedition with a bench was made for this family. Read more about why Kelly chooses the Expedition over the Tahoe on the Car Mom blog! Another listener asks Kelly and Lizz: Have you always known you wanted more than one kid? How did you know when it was time to have another? Industry news reveals the most reliable brands according to Consumer Reports. Lexus and Toyota top the charts. Calling all green Suzukis — is your vehicle Hollywood ready? Listen in for more about this auto-casting-call. Kelly and Lizz reminisce about early 00s Blackberrys and cell phones after hearing they’re partnering with Stellantis and Amazon to create a virtual cockpit. This week’s ditch the drive-through and one pan jan is a Cajun Shrimp recipe. Keep your eyes peeled for the full recipe on the Car Mom instagram and in your email inbox! → To share your air fryer recipe for February, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message or email [email protected]. → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com
A WINDOW'S GETTIN' SHATTERED
Lizz is recovering from her scariest mom moment yet while Kelly is in her soft girl era, kicking off her days with ginger turmeric bone broth, and patting herself on the back for being the CEO of her health. → Want to join in on convos with other Carpool moms about the show? Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group! The English language is giving Gen Z with today’s Miriam Webster word of the day, skulk. The word means ‘to move around in a stealthy or secretive way’ and Kelly wants to know why we’re not just saying ‘sneak.’ Lizz is over being on the wrong side of Instagram and is here to share her scary mom moment in a safe space. One thing about this new mama, if her baby is locked in the car, a window’s getting shattered. Mattie shares a little marine wisdom: “If I second thought every decision I made in a high stress situation, I would never sleep at night.” Wrapping up driveway dumps, Lizz is watching and highly recommends Apple TV Lessons in Chemistry and she’s just begun reading Hunt, Gather, Parent by Michaeleen Doucleff. One resolution we could all work on this year is getting a hold of our subscription services and saving money. Put all your subscriptions in one place and easily cancel the ones you’re not really using with Rocket Money. This personal finance app finds and cancels unwanted subscriptions, monitors spending, and helps you lower your bills—all in one, easy-to-use place. Going into 2024, if one of your goals is to save money or become more financially savvy, check out Rocket Money. → Download the Rocket Money app at rocketmoney.com/carpool A mom of twins writes in to find out how she can foster connection between her kiddos. Kelly and Lizz say take the pressure off and let your kids spend time together (without mom) to bond. A carpool family with a four-year-old and a one-year-old are shopping for a mid-size SUV, that's comparable to the Ford Edge, with a $30K budget. Kelly recommends checking out a new Ford Edge or a Santa Fe, Rav4, Atlas Crossport or Tiguan. In industry news, the Car Mom’s car of the year is almost here and today Kelly’s announcing the four finalists. Vehicles that got a refresh, redesign, or new release were eligible. Kelly evaluated each vehicle on comfort, safety, value, technology, passenger capabilities to narrow down the list. The four finalists are: the 2023/24 Honda Pilot, the 2023 Toyota Grand Highlander, the 2023 Lexus TX and the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas. Kelly shares some time-saving Costco finds for today’s ditch the drive-through. Frozen chicken pineapple meatballs are easy to throw together with jasmine rice, broccoli, and primal kitchen Teriyaki sauce. Pre-pulled rotisserie chicken makes easy chicken salad, chicken pot pie, and chicken quesadillas. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Join The Car Mom Crew Facebook Group Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com
RUDEST COMMENTS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Kelly’s upgrading from leftover baby-butt vaseline to lavender hand lotion to kick off a grace-filled new year. And in this episode, you’ll get some silly word game action, hot goss in industry news, and a little inspiration for new year meals complete with food puns. → Do you drive a Volkswagen Tiguan? Or are you an EV driver who snagged a $7500 tax credit? Then it’s your turn to head over to the Carpool podcast, leave your five star review and rating, and tell Kelly and Lizz what you love about the show! Jump scare is today’s millennial word refresh. If you’re in the EV market, then this is your jump scare warning on today’s industry news. In their last three transactions Lizz is making purchases on her Missouri suburb homesteading journey and Kelly is getting ready for Freduccini’s first birthday. Lizz is all about the sourdough and now has a bread maker to match. Her new immersion blender is being put to work in her baby-led-weaning hybrid. Lastly, her new Switch game Hogwarts Legacy is a five out of five stars she highly recommends. Kelly picked up a mini steamer, party decorations, Stanley straws and a $40 iced coffee cozi that Lizz insists she return. Do your New Year’s goals include saving money on subscriptions? With the Rocket Money app you can track all of your subscriptions and catch those unwanted subscriptions before your bank account takes a hit. Rocket Money will even help you fully deactivate your old subscriptions. If you’re lost in the abyss of subscriptions, get Rocket Money, a personal finance app that monitors your spending and helps you lower your bills. → Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to rocketmoney.com/carpool. VinFast is opening its first US dealership and the 2024 Chevy Traverse and Chevy Traverse Limited are two different SUVs. One-pan Jan is taking over ditch the drive-through! Today’s recipe is Jessica's Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken from Ambitious Kitchen. For the marinade, you’ll need soy sauce, rice, wine, vinegar, toasted sesame oil, garlic and fresh ginger. For the veggies, bell peppers and red onion. Rounding out the recipe is boneless skinless chicken breast and cashews with optional fresh scallions or chives to garnish. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com
2024 IS COOKIN'
Hattie gave herself a rite of passage haircut this Christmas season, but the kids were still looking darling in their holiday attire and celebrations went off without a hitch. Now it’s time to start fresh, try something new, and embrace the New Year opportunity! The first millennial word of the year is ‘let them cook.’ This Gen Z phrase is best used when someone is doing their thing and thriving. Another variation is ‘someone cooked here’ meaning a person you’re dating has been taught something by a previous partner. → Are you buying a car in 2024? Or driving a Subaru Ascent? It’s your turn to head over to the Carpool podcast reviews, leave your rating, and tell Kelly and Lizz what you love about the show! Tell the gals about the ride you’re looking for, too! Lizz is ready to grow in several areas of her life this year, so she’s setting attainable 15 minute goals that jive with the reality of being a new mom. Kelly reminds us that laundry is so kind, it’ll always be there when you get back. First up on driveway dumps, Kelly is more certain than ever that men in Christmas morning jammies still give her the ick. Kelly’s still obsessed with her pot coffee. She’s a Folgers with heavy cream kinda girly. Lip liners are Kelly’s new makeup revelation and Lizz is enjoying her most sentimental Christmas gift — a cutting board with her grandma’s rum cake recipe on it. Do your New Year’s goals include saving money? With the Rocket Money app you can track all of your subscriptions and catch those unwanted subscriptions before your bank account takes a hit. Rocket Money will even help you fully deactivate your old subscriptions. If you’re lost in the abyss of subscriptions, get Rocket Money, a personal finance app that monitors your spending and helps you lower your bills. → Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to rocketmoney.com/carpool. In January, Kelly’s speaking at the National Automotive Dealers Association and the New York Auto Show tours are sold out! Looking ahead to the rest of 2024’s automotive action, Kelly is on the edge of her seat for the Traverse and Acadia (but also nervous about their pricing), is interested in the Hyundai Santa Fe, and is excited for the EV9. She and Lizz predict this will be a telling year for what’s happening in the EV market. Both gals are eagerly waiting for a Ford Explorer and Honda Odyssey redesign. A listener writes in for advice on managing mom guilt. Kelly says every mom will either feel guilty for leaving their kiddos to go to work or guilty for being with them and wanting to be at work. There are benefits to everyone — including dad — when mom is away. Another listener asks if she should go with the standard Tahoe Expedition or opt for the extended wheelbase. Kelly says for three kids go with the bench, but for four kids go with the extended version. Lizz adds a handy reminder to check your garage size if you’re shopping for a bigger vehicle. Lizz won’t shut up about today’s ditch the drive-through: her sweet and sour sticky slow cooker ribs. These mouth-watering morsels are cooked with ground ginger, salt, and pepper and then broiled with a mixture of soy sauce, ketchup, apricot preserves, and apple cider vinegar. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com
IT'S THE HOLIDAYS - GO BIG!
Sister drama, ‘we told you so’ industry news, and heaps of Christmas spirit are here for Kelly and Lizz’s last episode of the year! → Do you drive a Ford F-150? Then it’s your lucky day! Head on over to the Carpool podcast on Apple Podcasts, leave a five star review, and tell the gals what you love about the show! Over Christmas break check out the book Bright Lights, Big Christmas. In the new year Kelly and Lizz will share their recap! Today’s millennial word of the day is ‘punching.’ A term that comes from punching above your weight in boxing, it now means getting someone who’s out of your league in dating or marriage. Kelly and Lizz’s mom is turning to Chris Kringle for the holidays, and they are here for it. The candles will be lit, the table will be set with fine china, and everyone will be dressed to the nines. Get festive, wear your sequin blazers, and pull out your sparkly wedding shoes to celebrate! In her driveway dump Kelly also shares how she thinks Cameo is a little thirsty, Lizz rants about thousand dollar advent calendars, and the gals agree that a 360 view should be required before all denim purchases. Get yourself out of your dinner rut with the help of America’s #1 Meal Kit, HelloFresh! Skip the grocery store and save time with easy, tasty recipes delivered to your door. Just choose your recipes, select a delivery date, and relax. From easy breakfasts to start your morning off right to 10-Minute lunches or satisfying snacks both adults and kids will love, HelloFresh has tasty choices for every mealtime occasion. → Go to HelloFresh.com/carpoolfree and use the code: CARPOOLFREE for FREE breakfast for life! Before you pull the trigger on any of these baby things that, let's be honest, kids use for a few months at the most, make sure you check Goodbye gear. It is the best place to buy second hand baby gear. It’s where Kelly’s found some of her favorite items like the Baby Brezza and an alphabet rug for her kiddo’s room. Shop and sell your open box and unused kid gear, toys, and more on Good Buy Gear. → Head over to goodbuygear.com and get $20 OFF your order of $100 or more with the code CARPOOL. A listener writes in for advice on her sister drama. As a big sis, she’s always inviting her little sis over for dinner. Her sister never brings anything, says thank you, or even offers to help clean up. Kelly and Lizz agree — she needs a heads up on guest etiquette from her big sister. → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] In industry news, Kia E9 EV buyers will now get free charging credits, Ford is cutting 2024 F-150 lightning production plans by half, and buyers are opting for hybrids — shocker!!! Kelly is bringing back pasta Monday for today’s Ditch the drive-through. Grab some fancy fresh noodles and a jar of sauce for a Freduccini Alfredo! → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com
IN DEFENSE OF STEW MEAT
Kelly and Lizz are back from seeing The Entitled Housewive (aka comedian Becky Robinson) live. In honor of this hilarious show, call your funny friend and check in to see if they’re okay. → Are you a Tahoe driver? Then head over to the Carpool reviews and leave Kelly and Lizz a rating and share what you love about the show! Kelly finally saw the Little Mermaid movie and she’s not in love with the non-animated movie. Namely, Flounder is not cute, Sebastian gives Kelly the creeps, and Prince Eric is giving icky vibes. But, the next good sitcom, Young Sheldon, is keeping her entertained. George is not sure about Kelly’s elf-on-the-shelf and Lizz is stressed about her first flight with James. Kelly has a plane seat hack to share and Lizz has a hot take on Stew Meat. Kelly’s New Year’s resolution is making new adult friends. She’ll be aiming to meet or hang out with one new family a month. Lizz is looking forward to more motherhood milestones and constant change and growth in the new year. On today’s advice segment, a Carpooler is looking for a mid-size used vehicle after totalling her car. She’s putting $5K down and wants to keep her payment at or under $350/mo. Kelly suggests the Kia Telluride or Sorento. Another listener is looking for advice on breakup distractions and supporting siblings through heartbreak. → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Chevy’s holiday commercial kicks of industry news — be warned that this one’s a tear jerker! A new independent EV company has just released the Lucid Gravity. And Kelly’s got beef with the marketing of the new Kia Carnival reclining lounge seats. Unsafe and unsettling. Steal this ditch the drive-through twist on taco night to get you out of your dinner rut this week: baked beef tacos. Brown your ground beef, mix in taco seasoning, then add red enchilada sauce. Rub one side of your corn tortillas with olive oil and lay them flat on a baking sheet. Put your meat mixture inside of it, fold the tortilla over, and bake it in the oven at 400 degrees F for 10 to 15 minutes. If you’ve got tips on how Kelly can get her kids to eat ‘saucy’ aka spicy food, shoot her an email at [email protected]. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Say hello to a stress-less holiday season with the help of America’s #1 Meal Kit, HelloFresh! Skip the grocery store and save time with easy, tasty recipes delivered to your door. Just choose your recipes, select a delivery date, and relax. From easy breakfasts to start your morning off right to 10-Minute lunches or satisfying snacks both adults and kids will love, HelloFresh has tasty choices for every mealtime occasion. → Go to HelloFresh.com/carpoolfree and use the code: CARPOOLFREE for FREE breakfast for life! Before you pull the trigger on any of these baby things that, let's be honest, kids use for a few months at the most, make sure you check Goodbye gear. It is the best place to buy second hand baby gear. It’s where Kelly’s found some of her favorite items like the Baby Brezza and an alphabet rug for her kiddo’s room. Shop and sell your open box and unused kid gear, toys, and more on Good Buy Gear. → Head over to goodbuygear.com and get $20 OFF your order of $100 or more with the code CARPOOL. Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com
CAR OF THE YEAR DRAMA WITH MOTOR TREND'S ED LOH
Kelly and Lizz are in the Christmas spirit and connecting families with the car seats they need — because no one should have to choose between a boring (but necessary) car seat and Christmas gifts for their kiddos. Evenflow, Graco, and Mockingbird are on board and more manufacturers may be joining the giveaway as well! → Do you drive MotorTrend’s car of the year, a Chevy Blazer? Whether you’re an EV or Gas powered Carpooler, head on over to the reviews and leave Kelly and Lizz five stars! Ever had a run in with an expensive subscription you thought you canceled, but kept getting charged for? With the Rocket Money app you can track all of your subscriptions and catch those unwanted subscriptions before your bank account takes a hit. Rocket Money will even help you fully deactivate your old subscriptions. If you’re lost in the abyss of subscriptions, get Rocket Money, a personal finance app that monitors your spending and helps you lower your bills. → Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to rocketmoney.com/carpool. Today Ed Loh, the head of editorial for MotorTrend is here for an iconic interview. Kelly’s been relying on MotorTrend for years and loves how they’re not afraid to have a take. Ed shares the history of the car of the year awards from MotorTrend, including the first 1949 car of the year, the Cadillac. The newest addition to the awards is the automotive industry executive of the year. The 2024 competition was hot with 40 compact, mid-size, and full-size SUVs going head to head on Hyundai and Honda proving grounds. Vehicles were measured by six criteria: design, engineering excellence, efficiency, active and passive safety, value, performance of intended function. The SUV of the year title ultimately went to the Chevy Blazer EV. Kelly asks Ed what he thinks about the Apple CarPlay swap Chevy made for Google integration. Ed shares his thoughts on software defined vehicles. Ed shares his current recipe obsession so you can ditch the drive-through tonight: Chicken chili verde from Serious Eats. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com
THE CROCKTOBER GREAT EIGHT WITH NAPTIME KITCHEN
Kate from Naptime Kitchen takes a break from book writing to join Kelly and Lizz today. The Crock-tober debate is lively, ditch the drive-through will get you through Christmas week, and the episode’s end takes a turn into the deep. → Are you a Subaru Outback mom? It’s your turn to head over to the Carpool podcast reviews, leave a five star review, and let Kelly and Lizz know what you love about the show. Kate shares her favorite Naptime Kitchen Christmas hacks. She shares her always genius Christmas clothing bins and a little tip to take them to the next level — buy next year’s pajamas this year on clearance. The 12 edible gifts of Christmas also get an honorable mention with savory options to delight just about anyone in your life. Kelly’s big takeaway from Crock-tober was that not all recipes take all day. She can start a crock pot meal at 2 pm and still have dinner ready on time. Kate realized that some recipes could be just as easily made in a regular pot. Honey Butter Chicken was an adventurous pick that got the gals comfortable with curry. The Swedish Meatballs got a quick boot out of the running. Results varied. Kelly might try Lasagna Soup again, but with a different recipe. Stuffing Chicken was a tasty peek into the holiday season. Tuscan Chicken, Broccoli Cheddar Soup, and Citrus Beef Tacos got mixed reviews. And Dr. Pepper Pulled Pork received rave reviews all around for being an easy recipe with leftovers that can be reused throughout the week. Ever had a run in with an expensive subscription you thought you canceled, but kept getting charged for? With the Rocket Money app you can track all of your subscriptions and catch those unwanted subscriptions before your bank account takes a hit. Rocket Money will even help you fully deactivate your old subscriptions. If you’re lost in the abyss of subscriptions, get Rocket Money, a personal finance app that monitors your spending and helps you lower your bills. → Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to rocketmoney.com/carpool. In industry news, The Truck Dad has made his debut on the Car Mom’s YouTube channel. Tyler’s first review is live and his inactive instagram is growing. Check out The Truck Dad’s car tour here and follow him @the_truck_dad on instagram. Kelly and Lizz are stocking their freezers with their favorite Naptime Kitchen Creamy Chicken Enchiladas on today’s ditch the drive-through. Kate also shares her Christmas week meal tips. She keeps things simple and realistic with Quesadillas, Mac and Cheese, Grilled Cheese with fruit and veggies or a crowd-pleasing Spaghetti and Meatball meal. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com
DON'T DELAY CHRISTMAS JOY
Don’t delay your Christmas joy — make your December bucket list with Kelly and Lizz. Kelly’s taking outdoor decorating matters into her own hands, Lizz is booked and busy for the holidays, and this weekend the gals are going to see The Entitled Housewife, Becky Robertson, live! → ATTENTION EAST COAST MAMAS! Kelly’s giving tours at the New York Auto Show and tickets are now on sale! Grab your tour tickets for Thursday, March 20th at 2:00pm or Thursday, March 28th at 4:30pm. → If you’re in New York and headed to the Auto Show, leave the Carpool a review, share what you love about the show, and let Kelly know you’ll be attending her tour! Culprit is today’s Merriam Webster word of the day. Lizz wants to know where the Daily Mail was when she was covering the Oreos double stuffed scandal. This shrinkflation is all over today’s driveway dumps. In base model luxuries, Kelly’s got questions. What are you doing without a heating pad in your bed? And what ‘self-car’ items do you need to stock your ride with? Kelly and Lizz’s favorites are floss picks, mints, wet wipes, hand sanitizer, hand lotion, cuticle cream, hairbrush, deodorant, and chapstick. Christmas movies kick off the gals’ December bucket list. For the adults, Feast of the Seven Fishes is a Christmas coded movie that’s perfect for the holiday season. Lizz is looking forward to the Suntrup Automotive Christmas Party, an extended family open house, and San Diego in December. Kelly’s making homemade chex mix, taking the kids to see holiday lights, making a holiday cocktail, and sharing Tyler’s too-effective Santa toy hack. Before you pull the trigger on any of these baby things that, let's be honest, kids use for a few months at the most, make sure you check Goodbye gear. It is the best place to buy second hand baby gear. It’s where Kelly’s found some of her favorite items like the Baby Brezza and an alphabet rug for her kiddo’s room. Shop and sell your open box and unused kid gear, toys, and more on Good Buy Gear. → Head over to goodbuygear.com and get $20 OFF your order of $100 or more with the code CARPOOL. Today’s episode is brought to you by Zocdoc. When you’re struggling to find a doctor who you can see sooner than later, try Zocdoc. Zocdoc helps you find expert doctors and medical professionals that specialize in the care you need. Book an appointment in no time. With Zoc, you have a trusted guide to connect you to your favorite doctor you just haven’t met yet. Millions of people have used Zocdoc’s free app, to find and book a patient-reviewed doctor in their neighborhood. → Head over to zocdoc.com/carpool to download the app and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. A listener writes in for advice about adult gift exchanges, and Kelly and Lizz have the best recommendations: Stanleys, a Home Pura, a gift card to a favorite restaurant, a wireless charger bank, a wireless speaker, or something you genuinely love yourself. Another mom wants to know how she can keep up with her housework? Kelly’s nearly drowning, but her daily cleaning strategy and laundry basket system keep her head above water. Today’s ditch the drive-through is a fancy spin on a simple favorite. Just place a block of cream cheese or soft cheese in a 9x13 pan, pour two pints of cherry tomatoes over the cheese, drizzle with olive oil, and bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes. While the cheese and tomatoes bake, cook your pasta. Add cooked pasta to your 9x13 and stir to combine. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com
THAT TIME LIZZ DROVE A STOLEN CAR
Kelly spent Thanksgiving weekend cooped up with kids, coping with retail therapy, and wishing she’d made a meal plan. Lizz spills the story of how she got caught red-handed driving a stolen car and this episode wraps with a mouth-watering ditch the drive-through you won’t want to miss. → Do you drive the most stolen car of 2022, a Chevy Silverado? Then head on over to the Carpool reviews, let Kelly and Lizz know if your car has ever been stolen, and share what you love about the show! Today, the millennial word takes a break, making way for the Merriam Webster word of the day, abnegate meaning to deny or renounce your responsibilities. Kelly’s getting ready to make her new year’s resolutions on the driveway dump, which includes 12 books to get her out of her reading rut. What’s going on with name consultants on Instagram? Kelly and Lizz would never. Kelly is getting up before her kids for her glamor chores and is taking ten minutes every night to power clean the kitchen. If you’re still struggling with your syllables, too, Kelly has a super helpful tip from a lister. Today’s episode is brought to you by Zocdoc. When you’re struggling to find a doctor who you can see sooner than later, try Zocdoc. Zocdoc helps you find expert doctors and medical professionals that specialize in the care you need. Book an appointment in no time. With Zoc, you have a trusted guide to connect you to your favorite doctor you just haven’t met yet. Millions of people have used Zocdoc’s free app, to find and book a patient-reviewed doctor in their neighborhood. → Head over to zocdoc.com/carpool to download the app and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. Kelly’s shopping Thriftmas on Good Buy Gear, where she’s found some of her favorite items like the Baby Brezza and an alphabet rug for her kiddo’s room. They’re the leading online marketplace for buying and selling gently used baby and kid gear. Shop and sell your open box and unused kid gear, toys, and more on Good Buy Gear. → Head over to goodbuygear.com and get $20 OFF your order of $100 or more with the code CARPOOL. Black Friday honorable mentions that made the list in today’s last three transactions include Lizz’s 25% off Ruggable, Jungle reptile toys on Amazon for George, and a few classic children’s stories from the antique store. Kelly snagged 30% off ABH cosmetics to build out her secondary makeup bag, bought neon yellow hoodies for Fred and George, and stocked up on her Spanx favorites for 50% off. In industry news, loan rates are at a 20 year high at 14% APR and Motor Trend reports the most stolen cars and trucks in 2022. Ditch the drive-through comes from listener Jamie, a delicious chicken and broccoli ring. All you need is a nine ounce can of chunk chicken, two stalks of broccoli, one small onion, one can of cream of chicken soup, a clove of garlic, two cans of Pillsbury crescent rolls, eight ounces of shredded cheddar cheese, and an optional bell pepper. Make a sun ring of rolls, chop up all your ingredients, mix 'em together and spread them around the ring. Fold the crescent rolls in and bake until golden brown. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com
IT'S GIVING SMARTHOME
It’s the Tuesday before Thanksgiving and Kelly and Lizz are loving the HUSS AND BUSS of the holiday season… even though Lizz thinks Kelly can be a bit of a grinch. Speaking of Grinch, Lizz has a hot take on Grinch themed decorations. Today’s episode is jam packed with a Millennial Word of the Day, Merriam Webster Word of the Day, Last Three Transactions, Industry News and Ditch the Drive Thru! The Millennial Word of the Day breaks down the viral TikTok relationship test, the Bird Test. A test you can run on your partner to test your compatibility… what could possibly be toxic about that?! The girls have been transacting as usual. Lizz’s last three transactions were a 100 year old book of ettiequte, a Bible Study on the Book of Revelation and a bread knife for her sourdough journey. Kelly bought a Hanna Anderson outfit, Lululemon dupe leggings and new period undies! The Hyundai X Amazon collab is the hottest tea in the auto industry. Kelly and Lizz discuss whether they see ordering a vehicle on Amazon becoming a reality or falling flat. Ditch the Drive Thru with THICC HAM. Kelly bought thick sliced ham and made FOUR DIFFERENT MEALS for her family with it. Don’t sleep on the thick ham people. Have a safe and happy thanksgiving! We will see you next Tuesday!
MAKE IT DRIPPY
The upcoming Marine Ball has Lizz ready for a formal affair and Kelly’s gearing up for tours at the New York Auto Show (tickets coming soon!). This episode is full of all of your favorite segments, holiday advice, and a delicious ditch the drive-through you won’t want to miss. → Is a Tesla Model Y your daily carpool ride? Then it’s your chance to head over to the Carpool reviews, shout out your ride, and leave a five star rating and review for Kelly and Lizz! Drippy is today’s millennial word of the day and means an outfit that’s put together. Lately, Kelly’s loving Ettika jewelry from Nordstrom for upgrading her outfits. The gals agree our vocabulary is going down the drain, though, and dive into the word of the day, exigent to get a boost. Marriam Webster’s daily podcast is a quick listen to build your own vocab this week! In driveway dumps, the Madewell denim recycling program that gives you $20 off your next pair of jeans when you recycle an old pair is seriously impressive. Kelly encourages us to remember that every day you can be a different person – some days you’ll do the most. Yet, you don’t have to do that every day. Lizz has nailed sourdough bread even though her track record is a solid example of Pinterest vs. reality. Kelly’s getting ready to make yummy snacks and homemade treats for Christmas gifts and Lizz is sharing her favorite upscale, but oh so easy to make, dinner for a Marine Corps birthday. Set your table and make it look darling to elevate your dining experiences this holiday season as an easy base model luxury. Go to the depths of your storage and pull out those fancy dishes you registered for and never use! You've probably seen caraway cookware pop up on your Instagram at some point because their kitchenware is so aesthetically pleasing. Caraway cookware has a chemical-free ceramic coating, which means you need less oil and butter to cook and it's super easy to clean. The cookware set also comes with the most fantastic organizational system made just for your cookware. → Visit carawayhome.com/carpool to get up to 20% off your next purchase for a limited time. Ever had a run in with an expensive subscription you thought you canceled, but kept getting charged for? With the Rocket Money app you can track all of your subscriptions and catch those unwanted subscriptions before your bank account takes a hit. Rocket Money will even help you fully deactivate your old subscriptions. If you’re lost in the abyss of subscriptions, get Rocket Money a personal finance app that monitors your spending and helps you lower your bills. → Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to rocketmoney.com/carpool. Today’s fast lane philosophies are, “Motherhood is only hard for the good moms,” and, “If you don't take risks, you'll end up working for someone who did.” A listener writes in for advice on conflicting holiday celebrations with different sides of the family. Lizz shares her three rules of thumb: communicate with your side of the family, be a united front, and have families choose lunch or dinner to simplify plans. → Write in your icks and ask for advice! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] In industry news Kelly’s going to the New York Auto Show where she’ll be giving tours of some fantastic cars (tickets coming soon!) and Edmonds has a used vehicle report for Q3 that’s revealing the rate of EV depreciation. Olivia shares her lazy enchiladas for today’s ditch the drive-through. Spray your baking pan and fill with frozen taquitos. Bake at 375 for 10 minutes. Add one can of enchilada sauce and cover with shredded cheese, bake for 15 minutes. Top with sour cream, black olives, lettuce, pico. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com
"HOT MOM" CAR ADVICE FOR A SINGLE MOM
Kelly’s obsessed with the new press car she’s getting, a real Carpool mom shares her Ford 150 Lightning experience, and Emma has a delicious ditch the drive through to round out the show. → Do you drive an X3 or Atlass Cross Sport? Then it’s your time to shine! Head on over to the reviews, leave Kelly and Lizz five stars, and let them know what you love about the show! In today’s driveway dumps, Kelly and Lizz lament the decline of comfort shows and suggest giving Schitt’s Creek a chance. The gals are loving the Beckham documentary and are all about the power of a documentary to rebrand a celebrity. Lizz is loving the drama sans romance on Surviving Paradise and Kelly’s almost done reading the Four-Hour Work Week. “That goes dummy hard” is today’s millennial word meaning exemplary or high quality. This one might be good to know, but Kelly can’t imagine using it anytime soon. Kelly’s waiting for Boden Black Friday deals and Lizz has her eye on Ruggable rugs. But…when do the good deals actually arrive? No one knows. In the meantime, Lizz is upping her silicone mold game and made a skims haul, Kelly ordered a muted camo vest and Kizik shoes for George, and both placed orders at Express. You've probably seen caraway cookware pop up on your Instagram at some point because their kitchenware is so aesthetically pleasing. Caraway cookware has a chemical-free ceramic coating, which means you need less oil and butter to cook and it's super easy to clean. The cookware set also comes with the most fantastic organizational system made just for your cookware. → Visit carawayhome.com/carpool to get up to 20% off your next purchase for a limited time. Ever had a run in with an expensive subscription you thought you canceled, but kept getting charged for? With the Rocket Money app you can track all of your subscriptions and catch those unwanted subscriptions before your bank account takes a hit. Rocket Money will even help you fully deactivate your old subscriptions. If you’re lost in the abyss of subscriptions, get Rocket Money a personal finance app that monitors your spending and helps you lower your bills. → Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to rocketmoney.com/carpool. In industry news, Kelly has the flip side of last week’s report: the worst resale value cars. Unsurprisingly, luxury Maseratis and BMWs top the list. The 2025 Ram 1500 is reinventing the wheel with a generator for towing, and Lizz has opinions about it. A real life Carpool mom who owns a F150 Lightning writes in with her real experience and real cost numbers. ‘Jen’ is in her single mom era and looking for a ‘hot mom’ car on today’s advice segment. Kelly recommends the Toyota Four-Runner, BMWX3, and Atlas Cross Sport. Emma writes in with today’s ditch the drive-through, pizza casserole. Cut up a roll of pillsbury biscuits and top with a mixture of a 14 oz jar of marinara and your meat of choice. Cover with mozzarella cheese and bake at 375 for 25 to 30 minutes. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Do you have a story to share about your little one who was gone too soon? Send Kelly and Lizz your pregnancy memories at [email protected] → Write in your icks and ask for advice! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com
THE INVENTION BOX ATE AND LEFT NO CRUMBS
Syllables are hard, but Lizz is here to hype Kelly up, keep her out of negative self-talk, and make sure she gets a snack after the show. Need a little mom-love yourself? Listen in! ‘Ate and left no crumbs’ is today’s millennial word of the day. Lizz is digging this alternative to ‘killed it’ and Kelly agrees that this is a cute way to say someone ‘took all the talent and didn’t leave any for the rest of us.’ → Are you a Honda Pilot driver? Then today is your day to leave the Carpool podcast a five star review and let Kelly and Lizz know what you love about the show! The invention box has become a motherhood low lift luxury at Kelly’s house. Full of boxes, containers, and tape — it provides a world of possibility to her kiddos on a rainy day. Lizz is on her green girl journey and Kelly shares she is practicing using things to completion on today’s driveway dumps. A Thrift-mas update and a little rant on baby-specific laundry detergent scams make their way into the dumpity-do-dah’s as well. Listener Elena submitted her great eight to the Carpool pod. Things we took for granted as kids is the theme and Elena’s childhood picks are: summer break, playing outside, having someone make every meal for you, living with your parents and siblings, getting to see your friends every day at school, the magic of Christmas, not having to pay bills, and ignorance of what goes on in the world. With a little help from Sydney, Kelly and Lizz choose a winner. Paige has a Crockpot boneless pork chop recipe that’s making today’s ditch the drive-through extra cozy. All you need is one ranch packet, one au jus gravy packet, one pack of boneless pork chops, garlic powder to season with your heart, one can of cream of mushroom, and one can of cream of chicken. Cook on low for six hours and enjoy with your favorite sides. Kelly dishes her advice on high car payments, getting out of an upside down deal, and how she’d choose a three-across friendly car. She recommends the Honda Odyssey, Honda Pilot, and Subaru Forester as well as the Consumer Reports app and Carfax for verifying the reliability of a vehicle. In industry news, AM signal interference might change EV radios while saving manufacturer’s billions. Kelly also has news on the ten cars that hold their value and depreciate the least. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Do you have a story to share about your little one who was gone too soon? Send Kelly and Lizz your pregnancy memories at [email protected] → Write in your icks and ask for advice! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com
BRING BACK THE SKINNY JEAN
Kelly and Lizz are working their other full-time jobs today — keeping their kids clothed — with a trip to Once Upon a Child. They’ll be making a haul and un-hauling some too-small kiddo clothes for cash. → Hey Chevy Blazer owners! It’s your turn to share what you love about the show over in the Apple podcast reviews! Today’s Millennial word is ‘coded’ and Lizz is convinced that ‘adjacent’ does the same job just as well. In driveway dumps, Lizz is sneaking in one last Blake’s besties baby story from Candace, founder of Gram D’s coffee beans. Listen in for this sweet story and check out this generous family brand that’s giving all of its profits to infant loss causes. Kelly is bringing back skinny jeans and is D-O-N-E with the weird, baggy pants. Heading into 2024 she’s going to be true to her roots. Base model luxuries are all about the little glam upgrades today. Kelly is loving her Babe Lash Lash Serum (use code Kelly15) and Lash Brag Mascara by Anastasia Beverly Hills. Lizz is a fan of her fake french manicures while Kelly makes a case for having two makeup bags. You might also want to take a note from Kelly’s cookbook by elevating your salads and veggies with some Lemon Olive Oil. Motherhood wisdom and why it’s worth doing the hard things are featured in today’s fast lane philosophies. And Jen, a former teen and mom of three, writes in to ask about the safety of face-to-face kiddos distracting a driving mama. Goss goss goss on EVs is flooding industry news again. EV inventory is having a field of dreams moment and MotorTrend announced their SUV of the year. Lizz shares how she zhuzhed up a frozen pizza and a listener shares her quick and easy sausage and ravioli meal so you can ditch the drive-through tonight. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Do you have a story to share about your little one who was gone too soon? Send Kelly and Lizz your pregnancy memories at [email protected] → Write in your icks and ask for advice! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com
THE GREAT VALUE BRAND NEEDS HELP
Industry news is getting spicy and Kelly has a few hot takes of her own to add to the EV mayhem. → Are you a devoted Subaru driver? Then come on over to the reviews and share your love for the show and your very trustworthy ride! Lizz has a Millennial word correction today for ‘down bad.’ You can thank listener Charlotte for keeping you in the loop and even less lame. Kelly has officially deleted Tik Tok and Lizz is loving the Beckham documentary on Netflix in driveway dumps. The gals talk about what it's going to take to reach number one in Leisure on the podcast charts and Lizz shares a new favorite listen, the Camp Counselor’s Podcast. Crazy Walmart candy bars by the Great Value brand are featured in today’s taste drive. The caramel cookie bar, milk chocolate crispy wafer bar, milk chocolate fluffy nougat bar, and an off brand Snickers might be worth the buy, if you can get over the heinous branding and packaging. Today’s episode is brought to you by Zocdoc. When you’re struggling to find a doctor who takes your insurance near you, try Zocdoc. Zocdoc helps you find expert doctors and medical professionals that specialize in the care you need. Book an appointment in no time. With Zoc, you have a trusted guide to connect you to your favorite doctor you just haven’t met yet. Millions of people have used Zocdoc’s free app, to find and book a patient-reviewed doctor in their neighborhood. → Head over to zocdoc.com/carpool to download the app and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. Industry news is taking things up a notch with UAW strike news. It looks like the stalemate is over and the major three auto manufacturers have come to an agreement with the UAW — pending a union vote. In affordable auto news, Consumer Reports names the 12 most problem free cars that go to 200K or beyond. And to wrap up this eventful segment, Kelly and Lizz discuss how the EV market could become the next big flop — and how they think manufacturers should handle the fallout from moving too fast. Listener Caitlin is delivering today’s ditch the drive through recipe, One Pan Chicken Parmesan. You’ll need one glass pan, 3-5 chicken breasts, one half to one box of noodles, large jar marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, Italian seasoning, Parmesan cheese, and ½ jar of water for cooking. Layer your noodles and half of your sauce, then chicken breasts, Italian seasoning cream cheese, and the remaining sauce. Cover with shredded mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, and bake at 375 for 45 minutes or until Chicken is cooked through. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Do you have a story to share about your little one who was gone too soon? Send Kelly and Lizz your pregnancy memories at [email protected] → Write in your icks and ask for advice! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com
SILENT WALKING ON HALLOWEEN
This Halloween might be turning Boo’s into Brrrrs and Lizz is not prepared to dress her summer babe for the chilly — and chilling — night. Kelly is finishing joke training with George and looking forward to some laughs one way or another. → Calling all RAV4 drivers! Kelly and Lizz would love for you to hop on over to the reviews, leave yours, and share what you love about the show. Don’t forget to shout out your ride when you do. If you’ve ever been audacious enough to take a walk with your phone you might find today’s millennial word of the day relatable. ‘Silent walking’ is the new trend amongst Gen Zers who are finding they could use, as Kelly puts it, a little alone time with the noggin’. In reel talk with Lizz and driveway dumps Vera Bradley is coming back and Kelly and Lizz are fascinated by correlations between Menstrual cycles and ugly eras. Homemade baked goods are Kelly’s base model luxury of choice this week. Her eggless blueberry muffins were a morning delight. She'll be messing up her already messy kitchen for time and time again. Fast lane philosophy brings you an update from Kelly on the four-hour work week along with her thoughts on everyone creating an online course. Today’s advice segment includes listener questions about repeating family names and purchasing used rental vehicles. Kelly shares some crucial red flags to look for on Carfax and AutoCheck reports such as accidents where airbags deployed, situations where vehicles were towed, and recurring issues after an accident. Today’s episode is brought to you by Zocdoc. When you’re struggling to find a doctor who takes your insurance near you, try Zocdoc. Zocdoc helps you find expert doctors and medical professionals that specialize in the care you need. Book an appointment in no time. With Zoc, you have a trusted guide to connect you to your favorite doctor you just haven’t met yet. Millions of people have used Zocdoc’s free app, to find and book a patient-reviewed doctor in their neighborhood. → Head over to zocdoc.com/carpool to download the app and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. In industry news, the best vehicles for doomsday include the Jeep Wrangler, Hummer, and Subaru Outback — and Lizz is ready to auto-prep. The Mazda CX 70 two-row midsize crossover is on the way. And 20 electric cars are now selling below sticker price. A final Blake’s besties honors Elizabeth’s baby Lily, Megan’s baby Feisty Fluff, Sarah’s babies Harper and Mason, and Jessica’s baby Nora Grace. Kelly and Lizz read the names of every baby whose story was shared this month and celebrate so much love while sending hugs out to all of the mama’s who have experienced loss. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Do you have a story to share about your little one who was gone too soon? Send Kelly and Lizz your pregnancy memories at [email protected] → Write in your icks and ask for advice! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com
HOT TAKES ON ADULT HALLOWEEN COSTUMES
What have Kelly and Lizz been buying, watching, and looking forward to this fall? This jam-packed episode will give you something to laugh about, something to think about, and something to talk to your mom besties about later. → Hey Hyundai Tucson mamas! It’s your turn to head on over to the Carpool reviews section and let Kelly and Lizz know what you love about your car and the show. The Carpool audience is coming through with more sayings that don’t exist including, “You’re really frying bacon without a shirt here,” “Can’t learn to drive in a parked car,” and “Don’t look for clarity when it’s raining.” The gals also clear up the ‘couldn’t care less’ controversy. Driveway dumps are all about Halloween and kiddo first. Kelly rants about main character moms on Halloween and shares a St. Louis exclusive Halloween tradition while Lizz shares a new one — the switch witch — that might be just the solution you need to too much Halloween candy. Hattie got her first haircut and Kelly felt a little mom-gaslit when she said no thanks to the trimmings. What content Lizz and Kelly are consuming right now? The gals are ready to spill. Lizz just finished the book Hotel Nantucket and is watching Justified. Kelly is listening to The Four Hour Work Week, watching Suits with Tyler, and enjoyed the Heather McMahan comedy special solo. Lizz picked up some new baby warmer-wear for James in her last three transactions as well as a Walgreens family photo order and a haircut with a curly hair specialist…that probably wasn’t worth it. Kelly’s also on the kiddo kick with new fleece jammies for Hattie and a 12-pack of colored masking tape. She also picked up a new party-tricks tripod for herself. Maddie recently decided to get YouTube TV to watch football this season. Sure, great, but Lizz is looking to cut back on subscriptions they aren’t using to pay for the new one. So, she turned to Rocket Money, a personal finance app that finds and cancels your unwanted subscriptions, monitors your spending, and helps lower your bills all in one place. → Cancel your unused subscriptions and manage your money the easy way by going to rocketmoney.com/carpool Looking for a way to preserve your family’s memories, fun moments, and special stories? Qeepsake has got you covered. They send you daily prompts with questions so you never miss a memory in the making. Qeepsake is the easiest way for parents to capture and preserve memories about their little ones. Forget scrapbooking — Qeepsake makes nostalgia simple, easy, and mess-free. → Get 20% off your Qeepsake annual subscription with the code CARPOOL at www.qeepsake.com/carpool A listener writes in for advice on how to foster body positivity as a mom with a postpartum body and little girls watching. Kelly and Lizz share their love for buying clothes that fit, prioritizing protein, and staying hydrated. → Write in your icks and ask for advice! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] In industry news, Kelly updates us on the most popular car colors in 2023 and how the pandemic hangover is forcing buyers to buy much older cars. Crocktober is taking over today’s ditch the drive-through with lasagna soup. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Blake’s besties honors Leah’s babies Finn and Emiline, baby Ari, and Amy’s babies Whitney and Vincent. → Do you have a story to share about your little one who was gone too soon? Send Kelly and Lizz your pregnancy memories at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com
THE DEEP AND SHALLOW END OF FASTLANE PHILOSOPHIES
Kelly’s ready to delete TikTok again, she and Lizz are discovering the truth behind hair cowlicks in real time, and this episode might just end in the sweetest tears. → Are you a Dodge Durango driver? Then this is your chance to shout out your ride in the Carpool Podcast reviews. Leave your rating and ravings for Kelly and Lizz in the Apple Podcast app! Today’s Millennial word for when you’re not doing so good is ‘down bad.’ In fast lane philosophies, Kelly shares her passionate take on a mother’s role in the barrage of horrifying worldwide current events. In the shallower end of fast lane philosophies, she brings a numbers-inspired reality check: the difference between a million and a billion. Stay tuned for her next update on the book she’s reading that will get you in the fast lane of life for sure: The Four-Hour Work Week. Pot coffee drip coffee is making another appearance since Kelly just can’t stop obsessing over this base model luxury. Lizz shares her favorite military-supporting coffee brand, Black Rifle Coffee. Maddie recently decided to get YouTube TV to watch football this season. Sure, great, but Lizz is looking to cut back on subscriptions they aren’t using to pay for the new one. So, she turned to Rocket Money, a personal finance app that finds and cancels your unwanted subscriptions, monitors your spending, and helps lower your bills all in one place. → Cancel your unused subscriptions and manage your money the easy way by going to rocketmoney.com/carpool Looking for a way to preserve your family’s memories, fun moments, and special stories? Qeepsake has got you covered. They send you daily prompts with questions so you never miss a memory in the making. Qeepsake is the easiest way for parents to capture and preserve memories about their little ones. Forget scrapbooking — Qeepsake makes nostalgia simple, easy, and mess-free. → Get 20% off your Qeepsake annual subscription with the code CARPOOL at www.qeepsake.com/carpool Today’s advice segment kicks off with a hard hitting question: What should you do when you move away from your dream city and the move doesn’t feel quite right? Kelly and Lizz talk about the value of living in community and making peace with where you’re at. Kelly says, “Never quit on a bad day.” Another listener is looking to upgrade to a three row SUV with a bench second row and wants Kelly’s take on the Volvo XC90 and The Volkswagen Model Atlas. In industry news, Kia uses fungus root ocean trash and eco-friendly EV interiors, Kelly breaks down the carbon footprints of EV vehicles, and the gals are a bit disheartened by six cars that switched from affordable to unaffordable. A soccer-night kind of meal is ready to get you out of your dinner rut today on ditch the drive-through. Pillsbury Crescent Roll-Ups are an easy crowd pleaser you can put your own personal spin on. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Blake’s besties honors baby Ariella Gale, Alex’s baby Charlie, Blaine’s baby Levi, and Maggie’s baby Joseph Thomas. → Do you have a story to share about your little one who was gone too soon? Send Kelly and Lizz your pregnancy memories at [email protected] → Write in your icks and ask for advice! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com
JESSICA JERMAKIAN FROM IIHS ANSWERS THE TOUGH QUESTIONS
Get ready for some hard hitting journalism on today’s episode as Kelly and Lizz interview Jessica Jermakian from IIHS — absolutely iconic. → Hey mama, are you listening in from your Mercedes GLS? Then it’s your time to show up, show out, and shine in the Carpool podcast reviews! Erm is taking the place of ugh, but Kelly is skeptical. Is Lizz just grunting into the mic or is this a real millennial word of the day? Jessica Jermakian has spent 13 years at IIHS and she’s ready to answer the tough questions like: Why doesn't the Ford Expedition get crash tested? What’s the deal with ‘female’ crash test dummies? And HOW much does a crash dummy cost? (Lizz is shook!) Kelly picks Jessica’s brain to give parents a bit of safety reassurance, Jessica has hope for improvements like pretensioners and load limiters in rear seat belts, and large SUV testing is on its way. You’ll also find out what Jessica is driving and how she’d start a new car search. You can check out the IIHS website and YouTube channel for a library of crash tests and vehicle safety ratings. Looking for a way to preserve your family’s memories, fun moments, and special stories? Qeepsake has got you covered. They send you daily prompts with questions so you never miss a memory in the making. Qeepsake is the easiest way for parents to capture and preserve memories about their little ones. Forget scrapbooking — Qeepsake makes nostalgia simple, easy, and mess-free. → Get 20% off your Qeepsake annual subscription with the code CARPOOL at www.qeepsake.com/carpool Ditch the drive-through today brings you another delicious Crock-tober recipe. Dr. Pepper Pulled Pork from Dance Around the Kitchen can be made into sliders, nachos, quesadillas, or loaded sweet potatoes. Join Kelly and Lizz this week so you can rate the Crock-tober recipes during the end-of-month great eight! → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Blake’s besties today honors baby Casey Paige, Christina’s baby V, Jordan’s baby Kip Gerard, and baby little shrimp! → Do you have a story to share about your little one who was gone too soon? Send Kelly and Lizz your pregnancy memories at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com
OUR BEST FAST LANE PHILOSOPHY
Sometimes you just need your mom and a backscratch. So while George is around getting a little bit of both — he’s here to share his favorite animals, cars, and foods with the Carpool. Today’s millennial word of the day is granola girl as in a crunchy, outdoorsy, and nature-obsessed. Starbucks controversy kicks off today’s driveway dump with a refresher drink scandal that has Lizz utterly un-shook. Kelly and Tyler are making the big switch to pot coffee. And Fred might be facing an egg allergy that has Kelly super bummed. A listener writes in for advice on how to adapt to three kiddos in her 2022 Blazer that is a company car. Should she ask for an upgrade? Does she have her husband drive the company car? Kelly and Lizz say go for the bigger drive, even the Graco slim fit car seats won’t easily accommodate three across. Another listener wonders, “Did a group trip ruin our friendship?” Kelly and Lizz spill their advice on letting park friends be park friends. Looking for a way to preserve your family’s memories, fun moments, and special stories? Qeepsake has got you covered. They send you daily prompts with questions so you never miss a memory in the making. Qeepsake is the easiest way for parents to capture and preserve memories about their little ones. Forget scrapbooking — Qeepsake makes nostalgia simple, easy, and mess-free. → Get 20% off your Qeepsake annual subscription with the code CARPOOL at www.qeepsake.com/carpool Maddie recently decided to get YouTube TV to watch football this season. Sure, great, but Lizz is looking to cut back on subscriptions they aren’t using to pay for the new one. So, she turned to Rocket Money, a personal finance app that finds and cancels your unwanted subscriptions, monitors your spending, and helps lower your bills all in one place. → Cancel your unused subscriptions and manage your money the easy way by going to rocketmoney.com/carpool Kelly’s fast lane philosophy is, “If you want to change the world go home and love your family,” and who would disagree? In industry news Kelly and Lizz’s Lexus TX trip fell through and Tesla prices now rival US cars after billions in cuts. Ditch the drive-through is coming to you from Andrea today. Her fish tacos are always a hit and can be thrown together in 20 minutes. All you need is: frozen breaded fish filets, coleslaw cabbage mix, coleslaw dressing, pico de gallo, shredded cheese, Sriracha mayo, and corn tortillas. Blake’s besties honor little ones we lost too soon for infant and pregnancy loss awareness month. Today we’re remembering the sweet memories of Stephanie’s baby Titus William, Jill’s baby Julian Matthew, and Katie’s babies Bella Tate Gibson and Miles Lane Gibson. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Do you have a story to share about your little one who was gone too soon? Send Kelly and Lizz your pregnancy memories at [email protected] → Write in your icks and ask for advice! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at [email protected] Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com